Abstract Abstract Paintings
ABSTRACT STYLE
Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.
Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.
Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.
Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.
Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.
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Style: Abstract
Original-Sunset Song II-British Awarded Artist-Impressionism-Plein Air evening
Located in London, GB
Sunset Song Series stands as one of the most iconic works featured in the upcoming Summer Exhibition UK, 2025—a rare and luminous collection of latest artworks we’re thrilled to pres...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Oil Painting On Canvas. A Forgotten Dog On Green.
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting of a forgotten French bulldog, set against an abstract background dominated by Veronese green with touches of gold leaf. Made with professional Rembrandt colors. For dur...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
Modern Love - Large Warm Red Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mosaico de Ajedrez, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting
Acrylic on canvas
210 x 215 cm
Signed
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About the artist
Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
French 1970's Abstract Composition Mixed Media Painting on Canvas signed/ dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
signed and dated 73'
oil painting with other media on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 20 x 24 inches
conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract 2519
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I let my emotions and intuition guide each stroke, pulling from deep within to layer acrylics in a dance of chaos and serenity. Here, abstract forms and visce...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Twilight Field, Abstract Painting
By Kajal Zaveri
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Drawing from vivid memories of twilight settling over open land, the composition blends expressive brushwork with the recognizable terrain of rolling fields fad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Le Danseur Bleu (Very Large triptych)
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Le Danseur Bleu" Thriptych, 1985, is a large oil painting and mixed media triptych on canvas linen by noted French artist Pierre Marie Brisson (b. 1955) It is si...
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled XIX (Abstract, medium size) by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, green
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XIX (Abstract, medium size) is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle, dimensions are 100 cm x 70 cm (39.4 × 27.6 in). The artwork is sig...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Happiest Place on Earth - Large Monochrome Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harrison Gilman's large original artworks begin with a layer of fast-paced gestural abstraction followed by organic shapes and geometric structures. Some of his paintings remain in t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Charcoal, Mixed Media
Have Fun with Life! - Abstract Sky Blue Textural Multicolor Floral Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blossom, Monoprint Mixed Media on Paper, Star Fish Patterns, Yellow Tones, 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint
Gratitude - Original Blue Green Impasto Abstract Rural Landscape Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes. Working within controlled color schemes, her artworks appear abstract up close and...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blossoms of Abstraction, II, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Bold, energetic brushwork shapes an abstract interpretation of a flower. Thick layers of paint convey spontaneity and life, while soft touches of blue add surpr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist Museum red pink
Located in Buffalo, NY
Anita Johnson
Untitled (Red Theater), c. late 1960s
Oil on canvas
Framed dimensions: 21 in. H × 41 in. W
Contemporary black floater frame
With its cinematic horizontality and comman...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Orchestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Orchestra, 1950, oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left, 21 1/2 x 25 3/4 inches, labeled verso “Brown University, Trustee, The Walter Feldman Trust for Artwork” titled verso,...
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reminds Me of Elementary School - Green Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Identity - Not My Own
Located in London, GB
Toni LaSelle (1901–2002) was a pioneering American modernist and a key figure in shaping
modern art education in the United States. Strongly influenced by European movements such as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fresh Moods 100 - Large Abstract Dark Blue Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
READY TO HANG - GALLERY QUALITY
A beautiful modern abstract, 100% handmade painting, made with professional varnished acrylics and Amsterdam acrylic sprays on stretched heavy canvas...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic
Original Triptych-GoldLeaf+Sumi Ink on canvas-British Awarded Artist-DrawingTime
Located in London, GB
-In light of new tariffs, we’ve applied a 20% discount off the market price of this piece to support our collectors in facing potential added costs. At the gallery, we work closely w...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Cooler Heads Prevail - Large Abstract Expressionist Textural Painting in Blue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Latex
Matter and Antimatter - Abstract Expressionist Painting, Pastel Colors, Sky
Located in New York, NY
Ruggero Vanni's "Matter and Antimatter" is a 52 x 76-inch abstract expressionist painting. Yellow, blue, and rust colors collide to create a tempestuous sky filled with disintegratio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Inner Strength, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Soft blues and purples create a soothing blend of hues in this abstract painting. The black, gray, pops of orange, and line work guide the eye through the com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract Modernist Oil Painting - noted Penn State Area Artist Ralph Dorn Hetzel
Located in Baltimore, MD
The name “Hetzel” has long been associated with Pennsylvania history. George Hetzel (1826-1899) was a French-born American painter who settled near Pitts...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Force Eternelle - Dreamy Abstract Floral Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Golden Thread Blue Flow Abstract Expression Gilding Calm Ocean Sea Abundance
By Karnish Art
Located in Cullinan, ZA
Title: Golden Thread
In this piece, I've embraced the dance of harmony and flow. With featherlike strokes of acrylic and oil, the bold blues embody emotional depth, tempered by the...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Starfish Universes, Blue and Orange Patterns, Acrylic Painting on Paper, Abtract
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor, Monoprint
Meanders of Blue sand, abstract, oil on canvas, textured, Landscape, tan
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Sophie Dumont is a contemporary painter whose work explores the boundaries between abstraction and landscape. Through an intuitive approach to color and texture, she creates composit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Composition N°3 by Alexandre Rochat - Oil on Canvas - 93x73 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Alexandre Rochat (1895-1981) was a French artist known for his figurative work and rural landscapes. Active during the early 20th century, his art reflects the transitional period be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Morning Magic, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Dorothy Gaziano layers orange and light blue with oil paint and cold wax. Using black to enhance details, she applies marks and scratches, adding contr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Quadrivium 80" 2025 acrylic and collage on paper
Located in New York, NY
Peter Stephens
Quadrivium 80, 2025
acrylic and collage on paper
30 x 22 in.
image size: 16 x 16 in
(ste029)
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Large Abstract Painting on Canvas "Vanilla Ice Cream", Signed Serg Graff, COA
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a large unique original acrylic painting on canvas in an fantasy abstract style by Serg Graff Titled "Vanilla Ice Cream". This piece has a wonderful gentle pastel color spect...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Multicolor 3D Bubbles Wall Sculpture in Clay. Round Mosaic with Candy-Like Forms
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Bubbles" is a vibrant circular wall sculpture from Elizabeth Art Candy’s Fake Candies series, celebrating her signature artistic language through a dynamic composition of hand-sculp...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint
Libre et Lumineuse - Soft Abstract Dreamy Floral Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Dancing in Teal Waters" Colorful Japanese Koi Fish & Water Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic portrayal of Japanese Koi fish jubilantly depicted with movement and enthusiasm. In a burst of motion, the fish joyfully swim in the clear light blue waters, as th...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue and White Abstract Overlapping Shapes Fish Scribble Gestures, Mediterranean
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us and reminds us of its natural beauty and the importance of its preservation.
Details:
Title: Marina N31
Medium: Acrylic on Paper
Size: 106 x 70 cm ( 41.7 x 28 inches)
Year: 2024
* Frame is for illustrative purposes only. Artwork shipped carefully rolled and packaged in a tube.
* Certificate of Authenticity provided.
Enric Servera (Ciutadella de Menorca, 1970) lives and works between Barcelona and Menorca, Spain. His works explores the colors and forms of the ocean, inspired by the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean Sea. His work has shown in galleries across Spain, and is part of several public and private collections.
Words that may describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor
Spring is in the Air - Abstract Expressionist Green Landscape Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Improvisational Jazz - Large Oversize Neutrals Abstract Textural Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael captivates by his abstract expressionism paintings influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Black & White Abstract Geometrical Oil Painting, Late 20th Century Ohio Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Massena March (American, 1953-2021)
Untitled
Oil on canvas
30 x 30 inches
31 x 31 inches, framed
"My paintings are about space, form and energy. I generally start painting wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
#66, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pigment
"With you, I feel..."
Located in Zofingen, AG
Description:
This work is a sensual reflection on love, touch, and the invisible threads that bind people in intimacy. At its core lies the feeling — the tenderness of a touch, the w...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Set of 2 Abstract Expressionist, Original pieces, Landscapes and seascapes
Located in Carballo, ES
Lot of 2 original works by TUSET (A Coruña, 1997) made with ink and seawater on paper. The works can be framed on request or sent to you in a protected envelope for you to place, onc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Handmade Paper
Morning Mist, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A two-toned contemporary abstract piece features a textured surface. In her signature style, artist Janet Hamilton applied thick layers of paint using drywall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fake Marshmallow Series. "Red". Vibrant Contemporary Pop Art Sculpture in Clay
Located in FISTERRA, ES
"Red" is a striking piece from Elizabeth Art Candy’s latest series dedicated to "Marshmallows", inspired by the evocative power of "sweet memories". This contemporary wall sculpture ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Clay, Canvas, Spray Paint
"Branches in Bloom" French Vase with Colorful Flowers Oil Painting on Linen
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a Saint-Cloud factory porcelain vase ca. 1695–1710 with a burst of flowers exploding with color and bold marks. Alfaro bridges the Baroque cultural mo...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Floral Still Life with Shell
By Edgar Levy
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Edgar Levy (1912-1975). Floral Still Life with Shell, ca. 1955. Oil on canvas measuring 28 x 36 inches. Unframed. Signed with artist monogram lower left.
Edgar Levy is remembered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Cosmos, Mixed Media Art on Paper
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
In the artist's abstract print series, Pink Cosmos, 2023 by a.muse represents an imaginary cosmos - the universe as a place of longing, dreams, wonder, and ethereal beauty. A 13.75" ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Rag Paper, Monotype, Gouache
Originals-Magic Bell Triptych-British Awarded Artist-After Monet-Impressionism
Located in London, GB
To Shizico Yi a triptych is a visual prayers; it embodies a meditative journeylike the form of meditation.
The repetition of motifs within the triptych serves as a method to revisit...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
av_965 - Colorful Textured Original Contemporary Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Alex Voinea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic
Retrato, Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting, 21st Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Contemporary Art, Abstract Painting
Acrylic on canvas
220 x 210 cm
Signed
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About the artist
Enrique Pichardo (Mexico City, 1973) graduated from Escuela Naci...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,040 Sale Price
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Variation 12, green, white, botanical modern composition
Located in Cumming, GA
Green, white, gray original botanical painting.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Red Roofs, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A neighborhood transforms into a stylized vision. Geometric lines and shapes suggest houses and trees, while a dominant blue field contrasts with bright and m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
sun beams
Located in IT
80x115cm (85x121cm full size)
original painting on canvas
hand signed
one-of-a-kind
the item will be shipped rolled
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold
$3,851 Sale Price
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Ancient Wisdom - Large Abstract Textural Layered Expressionist Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael's abstract expressionism paintings are influenced by New York's abstract expressionist movement. After encountering Jackson Pollock’s work for the fir...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract R 2505
Located in Zofingen, AG
In crafting this artwork, I embraced the chaotic yet harmonious dance of nature. The vibrant greens and soothing pinks capture the rejuvenating spirit of spring, reflecting the renew...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Oil
Original Diptych -Sunlit Series: Red and Blue-British Awarded Artist-Gold Leaf
Located in London, GB
This stunning Original Set of two paintings by Shizico Yi on Canvas includes:
Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Blue
Sunlit-Primary Colour Series- Red
these are a part of Shizico Yi's Su...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
#233, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket of realism to...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pigment
Blue Mountain - minimalist, abstract, landscape, acrylic on canvas
By Pat Service
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary abstract painting inspired by nature is by Pat Service.
The allure of the open road has long been a favorite subject for this Canadian artist. And with that artist...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Abstract 2, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Layers of colors and gestures define this abstract piece. Soft green, orange, and blue contrast with touches of black. Expressive scratches and marks bring text...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dreaming of Jackson Pollock" Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
With layers of bright oils, whisking brush strokes, and thrown paint, Shaoul captures a love story through her paint pallet and abstract expression. The artist explores something new...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
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